"Kamala Harris' Presidential Prospects Soar to New Heights on Polymarket

In a significant development, Vice President Kamala Harris' chances of winning the presidential election have reached an all-time high on the crypto prediction platform Polymarket. With over $472 million wagered, Harris' odds of securing the presidency have surged to 45%, marking a 6% increase in the past 24 hours.

Conversely, Republican nominee Donald Trump's odds have dipped to 53% during the same period. Since President Biden's exit from the race nearly two weeks ago, Harris' odds have steadily climbed by 16 percentage points, from 29% to 45%.

In contrast, Trump's odds have fallen by 10 percentage points during the same timeframe. Meanwhile, third-party candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s odds have remained relatively stable at 1%.

Harris' growing momentum on Polymarket mirrors her campaign's recent successes, including a whopping $200 million in donations in just one week. Her campaign is also gaining traction in key swing states like Pennsylvania and Georgia.

Furthermore, Harris' popularity is on the rise in national polls, with a recent Leger survey showing 48% of voters favoring her, giving her a seven-percentage-point lead over Trump. Within the Democratic Party, approximately 80% of members express satisfaction with Harris as the nominee.

As the U.S. elections approach, Polymarket has seen a record surge in activity, with over $387 million in trading volume in July, driven largely by the presidential race. To accommodate the increased demand, Polymarket has partnered with MoonPay to facilitate bank transfers and credit card payments for bettors."